Psychological Theories of Crime by HMJ

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What do psychological theories of crime focus on?

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Mental processes, personality traits, and emotions

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According to Gottfredson and Hirschi, what is the key predictor of crime?

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Low self-control

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Which of the following traits is associated with low self-control? a) Impulsivity, b) Empathy, c) Long-term planning, d) Self-discipline

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Impulsivity

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How does low self-control increase the risk of victimization? Options: a) It encourages people to avoid social situations, b) It leads to risky lifestyles, which raise victimization chances, c) It reduces contact with peers, d) It prevents people from breaking laws

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It leads to risky lifestyles, which raise victimization chances.

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What common thread connects self-control, victimization, and psychopathic traits?

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They show how psychological and behavioral factors interact with the environment.

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What does Baskin-Sommers & Baskin suggest about environment and personality?

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Both environment and personality interact to influence offending.

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How can psychology assist criminal investigations? Options: a) By helping link crimes through behavioral patterns, b) By removing all crime scene evidence, c) By focusing only on economic motives, d) By ignoring offender behavior

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By helping link crimes through behavioral patterns